El Zota Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cariari. The hotel also provides free WiFi and free private parking. At the hotel, each room includes a wardrobe and a patio with a mountain view. All units at El Zota Hotel are equipped with a seating area. The accommodation offers an American or vegetarian breakfast. At El Zota Hotel you will find a restaurant serving Caribbean, local and Latin American cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. You can play billiards at the hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. Fortuna Airport is 127 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegetarian, American

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 4
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
6 single beds
Bedroom 2
4 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
6 single beds
Bedroom 2
6 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
High score for Cariari

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Philippe
    France France
    Great jungle location, very friendly and knowledgeable host
  • Guy
    Belgium Belgium
    Magical place, next level nature/jungle experience. Lots of wildlife (herons, toekans, pizote, owls, frogs, caymans, lizards ...), exotic plants and ancient trees. Beautiful nature soundtrack.The staff is very friendly and Hiner is a generous and...
  • Orsolya
    Spain Spain
    This place was a pleasant surprise for us. It's more off the beaten path and charming in all sense. The family who owns the biological station is taking good care of the premises and the guests. There are plenty of programs (natural walks etc) you...
  • Alex
    Switzerland Switzerland
    This is a truly unique location, very close to the deep jungle with all kinds of animal sightings possible. The guide is very knowledgeable and the staff is more than friendly! Don't go any less than 3nights to really enjoy the calm area and the...
  • Dejan
    Slovenia Slovenia
    This is for sure one of the best life experiences, and we have seen quite some interesting things by now. The area is unbelievable, very well tsken care of. Wild animals everywhere in their natural habitat, many different activities to do day by...
  • Martin
    Austria Austria
    this was a real positive surprise: getting there take a bit, but once arrived it is a real treasure! extremely friendly family business, that welcomes guests with open arms. the cabins / bungalows are great with spectacular view into the rain...
  • Etienne
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Het ontbijt is geweldig en met zorg klaargemaakt, ook voor het diner geldt het zelfde. Ons verblijf was echt uniek en de omgeving beleef je als een echt natuurgebied. Je wordt wakker van de vogels en apen en dat is voor ons echt uniek. De omgeving...
  • Jennifer
    Germany Germany
    Ein ganz besonderer Ort. Ein absolutes Highlight auf unserer 8 monatigen Weltreise! Die Besitzer leben in Verbundenheit mit der Natur und den Tieren. Auf dem Grundstück selbst gibt es soo viel zu entdecken. Man kann hier richtig seine Seele...
  • Christophe
    France France
    Le lieu idyllique, un havre de paix intemporel. La gentillesse de nos hôtes et leur bienveillance La véritable Pura Vida Ne passez pas a côté de ce paradis Merci pour ce moment inoubliable 🥰
  • Isabelle
    France France
    Le logement au plus proche de la nature. La gentillesse et la bienveillance de la famille tenant l’établissement . L’authenticité du lieu.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • La Casona
    • Cuisine
      Caribbean • Local • Latin American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of El Zota Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Free toiletries

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Aerobics
    Additional charge
  • Live music/performance
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
  • Karaoke
  • Billiards

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Hearing accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end

Wellness

  • Yoga classes
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
El Zota Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
Available 24 hours
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$30 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform El Zota Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about El Zota Hotel